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Kalida Local Schools

A Tradition of Excellence

January 29, 2026- Thursday

Posted Date: 01/29/26 (08:43 AM)
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KHS Announcements

1/28/2025

~Lunch Today: Hot dog, fries, fruit, cookie, milk  
~Happy Birthday today to: Camdyn Warnecke, Jax Horstman, Andrew Bowers, & Carson Birkemeier
This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 
 
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School News and Updates

*Girls grades 5 & 6 interested in playing softball, please stop in the office for a paper to sign-up. Please return all papers to the office by February 6.
*ALL Cats Who Care Members, you will need to turn in a Service Hour Log Sheet by tomorrow.
*Sunday (Feb. 1) there will be a Softball speaker Kami Kortokrax at 6:00pm in the Auditeria. This event is open to anyone interested in softball. Coaches, players future and current, parents and fans. All ages are welcome.
*There will be a JH Baseball open gym on Sunday from 4-5:30pm at St. Mike's.
*Congratulations to FFA Reporters Kenadi Bockrath, and Addy Brinkman and FFA Secretary Enna Meyer’s on receiving a gold rating in their Officer books. These students will be recognized at the FFA State convention and at the annual FFA Banquet
*Good Job last night to the: JV & varsity academic club teams who won their matches vs. Ft. Jennings. The varsity is 8-0 for the year. This Varsity team may be unstoppable!
*Athletic Boosters Chicken BBQ tickets have been passed out to the athletes.
*Good Luck today to:  Jr. High girls’ basketball at 5:00pm at Columbus Grove & Jr. High boys’ basketball at 5:00pm at home against Wayne Trace
Poster for "Softball Leadership & Inspiration Night" featuring Kami Kortokrax, an Ohio State softball standout.

Upcoming Events

1/30- JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at 6:00pm at Ottoville
1/31- JV/Varsity girls’ basketball at 12:00pm at home against Pandora
1/31- JV/Varsity boys’ basketball at 6:00pm at Wayne Trace
2/1- Softball speaker (Kami Kortokrax) at 6:00pm in the Auditeria
2/2- Freshman boys’ PCL tournament at 6:45pm at Miller City
2/4- Academic Club at 4:00pm at home against Continental
2/5- Freshman boys’ PCL tournament at 5:30pm at Miller City (if they win on 2/2)
2/6- Senior Panoramic Picture Day, All Groups and Activity Picture Day
2/7- JH Science Fair @ Kalida High School
2/7- 7th grade girls basketball tournament 11:15am at Ft. Jennings
2/10- CCP Parent meeting at 6:00pm in the Community room
2/11- 3rd quarter midterms
2/13- NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day- midterms sent home
2/14- 7th grade girls basketball tournaments 10:00am at Ft. Jennings (if they win 2/7)
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Important Reminders

*PRIDE survey for grades 6, 8, 10, 12 will be during activity period (2/4). If you have a paper that your parent signed for you to not participate in this survey, please bring it to the office now.
*Kalida Go-Getter Club will hold their open house and introductory meeting on Monday (Feb. 2) at 7:00 p.m. at the Kalida High School Community Room. (Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited. Join us to learn about the program. If you cannot make the meeting and want to learn more about)
4-H contact Cindy Landwehr: 419-796-0102 or Mary Siefker: 419-969-5129)
*Reminder to grades 5-8, you are still allowed to wear your watches, but remember you are NOT allowed to respond! All cell phones must stay in your lockers. If your watch should be there also, then do so. Make good choices. This is your last reminder about your watches.
*Parents and students of current 8th graders: Freshman orientation is Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Auditeria.
*CCP Parent meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm in the community room.
*Putnam County Homecare & Hospice are looking for Volunteers. Must be 16 or older. Variety of ways to volunteer: administrative assistance, visiting hospice patients, caregiver relief (excluding hands on care). They will provide necessary training. Contact PCHH at 419-523-4449.
 

Basketball Concession Stand Workers:

Saturday, January 31, 2026. Please report at 11:15am for set up. Game starts at 12:00pm. Jake Vorst, Nick & Faye Ruhe, Ross & Laura Smith, Jeff & Lynne Moore, BJ & Lindsay Slusser.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Please report at 5:15pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Andrew & Lindsay Snider, Chris & Elizabeth Schuster, Pat & Lisa Trentman, Brad Rosenbauer, Christopher & Megan Landwehr.
Saturday, February 7, 2026. Please report at 11:15am for set up. Game starts at 12:00pm (Senior Day). Donny & Beth Selhorst, Brian & Erin Recker, Kyle & Jess Recker, Brett & Chelsea Schnipke & Kelly Lambert.
Friday, February 13, 2026. Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Jeff & Meredith Schmersal, Peter & Jennifer Flemmons, Adam & Jamie Huber, Keith & Ann Rea Fortman, Leo & Kelly Wortkoetter, James & Lynne Bowers
Saturday, February 14, 2026. Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Michael & Sarah Calvelage, Rob & Jaime Frye, Brain & Jennifer Erhart, Mandy Schroeder, Lindsay McGraw, & Dusty & Leanna Schnipke
Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (MAKE UP GAME) Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00pm. Gary & Sarah Bendele, Jesse & Wendy Stennett, Doug & Dawn Siefer, Dave & Sarah Kallay, & Duane & Cheryl Simon.
Friday, February 20, 2026. Please report at 5:00pm for set up. Game starts at 6:00 (Senior Night). Chris & Ashleigh Kahle, Ross & Heather Kleman, Nick & Tristine Bockrath, Mike & Dani Westrick, Aric Webken, Doug & Dawn Bockrath, Courtnie Billingsley.
*Reminder when you are scheduled to work, we ask your child(ren) involved in the music program please come and help clean up the gym after the game.